Little Steven’s Underground Garage – Coolest Conversations
Little Steven’s Underground Garage – Coolest Conversations presented by Hard Rock Cafe are a series of interviews with The Mighty Manfred (frontman and driving force behind Garage Rock band The Woggles) and artists who have been chosen by Little Steven Van Zandt as the “Coolest Song In The World This Week” in Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Past guests have included Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Carlos Santana, and many more.
Coolest Conversations airs live every Friday at 2:00 PM ET on SiriusXM Ch. 21 and is posted online that Monday.
Every Wednesday a “Coolest Conversation” from the past is posted too.
Ryan Hamilton: Coolest Conversation 09-25-20
Sep 28, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is the one and only Ryan Hamilton. Yes, he's back! And he just released his second LP 'Nowhere To Go But Everywhere' on Wicked Cool Records. Hear about Ryan's journey in creating the album, working with singer-songwriter Kay Hanley and his love for 'Southern Accents'. Join Ryan Hamilton with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Cherie Currie: Coolest Conversation 09-18-20
Sep 21, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is singer, actress and artist, Cherie Currie. Cherie was the lead vocalist of the all-female teenage rock band in the later '70s the Runaways. Cherrie'salbum 'Blvds of Splendor', features our recent Coolest Song "What Do All The People Know”. She stopped by the garage to tell us about the album, we hear about her time with the Runaways and her plans for releasing the album on Joan Jett's Blackheart Records.
Join Cherie Currie with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Kurt Baker: Coolest Conversation 09-11-20
Sep 15, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is the prince of power-pop, Kurt Baker. Kurt has been working on some new music for his upcoming album to be released in October. His first single from the upcoming album 'Over You' featured as our Coolest Song and Manfred found out all about the song and album, and how Kurt has been coping in Spain during these times. Join Kurt Baker with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Kathy Valentine: Coolest Conversation Part 2
Sep 11, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is singer, songwriter and member of The Gogo's, Kathy Valentine. In part-two of this feature, we learn about her contributions to The Gogo's, their recent documentary and Kathy's 2020 memoir 'All I Ever Wanted'. Join Kathy Valentine with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 09-04-20
Sep 07, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings and current bassist with the supergroup The Empty Hearts. Andy featured as our first Coolest Conversation guest back in 2014. Following the release of The Empty Hearts latest album 'The Second Album', Andy caught up with Manfred to discuss all that has changed between now and then! We hear about the formation of the group, the album's recording process and his boutique guitar shop 'Andy Babiuks Fab Gear'. Join Andy Babiuk with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Kathy Valentine: Coolest Conversation Part 1
Sep 03, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is singer, songwriter and member of The Gogo's, Kathy Valentine. In this two-part feature, Kathy dives deep into her life and career. Following the release of the Gogo's documentary and biography, Kathy tells us about her early life, we learn about her musical interests and stepping into the music industry with her bands The Textones and soon after The Go-go's. Join us next week for Part 2, to hear more from Kathy Valentine. Join Kathy Valentine with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
H.R. Coolest Conversation 08-28-20
Aug 31, 2020
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This week Manfred's guest is legendary musician H.R. of the hardcore punk band Bad Brains. H.R. recently collaborated with Jesse Malin on a track in honor of the late NYHC legend Todd Youth.
Manfred and H.R. discuss the late Todd Youth and his musical prowess, the creation and production of the track along with working in the studio in NYC with Jesse Malin. Join H.R. with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Jesse Malin: Coolest Conversation Throwback 08-20-15
Aug 27, 2020
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This week our throwback dates back to 2015, when Manfred spoke with New York singer, songwriter and rocker, Jesse Malin. Jesse's 7th album 'New York Before The War' featured our coolest song 'Turn Up The Mains', and he told Manfred all about the inspiration behind the album. Manfred and Jesse also spoke of Jesse's early bands 'Heart Attack' and 'D-Generation'. Join Jesse Malin with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
Hilton Valentine: Coolest Conversation 08-14-20
Aug 26, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is the Hilton Valentine legendary guitarist from the seminal British band, The Animals. Hilton and Manfred discussed how Hilton joined the band, working with Mickie Most, the famous opening riff on House Of The Rising Sun and naming the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Join Hilton Valentine with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage. www.undergroundgarage.com/ www.facebook.com/undergroundgarage/ twitter.com/littlesteven_ug www.instagram.com/littlesteven_ug/
Hilton Valentine: Coolest Conversation 08-14-20
Aug 17, 2020
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This week Manfred’s guest is the Hilton Valentine legendary guitarist from the seminal British band, The Animals. Hilton and Manfred discussed how Hilton joined the band, working with Mickie Most, the famous opening riff on House Of The Rising Sun and naming the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Join Hilton Valentine with Mighty Manfred on this Coolest Conversations in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
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